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Were redefining the essence of classic ownership—vehicles not just restored, but entirely reborn. Our name ‘Velocity mirrors the swift pace at which were transforming the industry, setting a new benchmark for todays modern classic enthusiast.
Western States Equipment Company, known as Western States Cat, is a prominent heavy equipment dealer and service provider in the Northwest U.S. Established in 1933, the company has evolved from its origins in construction to specialize in equipment sales and service. It operates across a vast area of over 191,000 square miles, including Idaho, Eastern Washington, Oregon, Western Montana, and Wyoming, with 17 branches and 15 Cat® Rental Stores. The company offers a range of services, including the sale of new and used heavy equipment, short- and long-term rentals of various machinery, and comprehensive maintenance and repair services. They provide genuine Cat® parts and accessories, ensuring quick sourcing and delivery. Western States Cat serves commercial and industrial clients, focusing on construction, mining, and infrastructure development, and emphasizes personalized service and tailored financing solutions for its customers.
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
The "Technology Innovation Studio (TINS)" is a physical space at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Kendall Square that brings together business leaders, scientists and researchers, serial entrepreneurs, angel/VC investors, industry experts, corporate innovation teams and also policy experts to explore and apply tools, methods and models in innovation.